TEDDYTONES HEAD COACH & RED BIRD V2

A second-generation Tonex pack built from my own Matchless HC-30 (“Head Coach”) and Matchless Phoenix (“Red Bird”) heads. V2 keeps the sparkle, punch, and harmonic depth you loved in V1, but adds tighter lows, smoother gain transitions, and the most “amp-in-the-room” dynamics I’ve ever bottled.

PROCESS:

• Cabinet: Matchless ESS112, factory-loaded with a Matchless-branded Celestion G12H-75 (tight bottom, articulate mids, extended top).

• Mics: Shure SM57 for focus and edge + Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon for warmth and weight.

• Technique: Dual-mic blend, captured in Advanced mode for maximum resolution—no heavy EQ, compression, or saturation baked in.

What you get — 10 captures total

• HEAD COACH (HC-30)

  • I. 12AX7 Dirty – tight, mid-gain bite

  • II. 12AX7 Clean – pristine chime with plenty of headroom

  • III. EF86 Dirty – thick, harmonically rich drive

  • IV. EF86 Clean – rounded, vocal-like clean tone

  • V. Jumped – both channels cascaded for a wide, complex roar

• RED BIRD (Phoenix)

  • I. 12AX7 Dirty – bold, chewy overdrive

  • II. 12AX7 Clean – glassy yet detailed clean

  • III. EF86 Dirty – saturated, aggressive punch

  • IV. EF86 Clean – big, modern clean with depth

  • V. Jumped – fat, three-dimensional blend of both channels

What’s different with V2?

• Jumped channels included – the fat, three-dimensional roar of both preamp channels cascaded together.

• Clean and dirty instances for every circuit – five flavors per amp, ten total captures.

• Super-dynamic & articulate – responds like the real amp under your fingers.

• Responsive, harmonic, crispy – every pick nuance turns into bloom and bite.

• Sounds identical to the actual amps – captured with minimal processing.

WHERE THESE SHINE

Fly dates, studio sessions, church rigs—anywhere you need no-compromise Matchless tone without the cab, mic, and volume hassles. Drop these into your modeller, add your favorite pedals, and you’re mix-ready in seconds.